Search for dissertations about: "Tomato"
Showing result 11 - 15 of 28 swedish dissertations containing the word Tomato.
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11. Bolivian tomatoes : genetic diversity, quality traits and value chains
Abstract : Bolivia is considered one of the centres of origin and distribution of tomatoes, and wild relatives harbouring potential genetic diversity and quality traits are preserved in germplasm collections. Tomato is the most commonly grown vegetable world-wide, but in Bolivia, tomatoes are lowyielding and have short shelf-life. READ MORE
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12. Molecular epidemiology of begomoviruses that infect vegetable crops in southwestern Cameroon
Abstract : Begomoviruses are plant-infecting viruses, which are transmitted by the whitefly vector Bemisia tabaci. They have a genome of single-stranded DNA that consists of either a single (monopartite) or two components (bipartite) with a component size of approximately 2.8 kb. READ MORE
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13. Biological and Molecular Characteristics of Microorganism-Stimulated Defence Response in Lycopersicon esculentum –L
Abstract : Microorganisms, including two fungi, Phytophthora cryptogea and Fusarium oxysporum strain Fo-(IMI 386351), and one bacterium, Pesudomonas sp. strain MF30, were tested for their abilities to stimulate plant defence responses in tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum –L.) and to serve as effective biocontrol agents (Bs). READ MORE
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14. Thermal energy use in greenhouses : the influence of climatic conditions and dehumidification
Abstract : In the North European greenhouses, energy use for climatization accounts for a significant share of the operational costs. Air temperature and humidity are important factors whose control is crucial for assuring high productivity and limited use of energy. READ MORE
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15. Low-hanging fruit : Measures to reduce fruit and vegetable waste at supermarkets
Abstract : More than 30 percent of the food produced for human consumption is lost or wasted globally. This leads to a significant environmental impact in terms of inefficient use of natural resources, as well as economic costs and social and moral issues. READ MORE